No James Anderson As England Announce XI For 3rd Ashes Test vs Australia

05.07.2023 - 11:01 sports.ndtv.com

England on Wednesday announced their playing XI for the all-important third Ashes Test against Australia, starting at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

The hosts have made three changes to side which was beaten last week at Lord's. As expected, veteran pacer James Anderson has been excluded from the XI, with tearaway fast bowler Mark Wood replacing him.

Meanwhile, Chris Woakes also makes his return to the side, while Moeen Ali is also back after missing the second Test due to an injury.

Josh Tongue, who was England's best bowler at Lord's, has been dropped from the side while vice-captain Ollie Pope was ruled out of the series due to a shoulder dislocation.

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